Acts to Revelation

The Conversion of Cornelius

What was Cornelius?  In what did he serve in that capacity? (10:1)

What type of character did Cornelius have prior to his conversion? (10:2) 

Thought question: Was the character of Cornelius enough to save him?  Why or why not?

Where was Simon Peter staying in Joppa? (10:8)

Before Peter fell into his trance, what was he wanting? (10:10)

What did Peter see in his trance? (10:12) What was Peter told to do? (10:13)

How did Peter know it was acceptable to go with the men from Cornelius? (10:19-20)

Where did Peter put the men for the night? (10:23)

Thought question:  Why would Peter want some of the brothers from Joppa to accompany him on 
his journey to Cornelius' house?

What did Cornelius do when Peter entered his house? (10:25) Why do you think Cornelius did this?

What should Peter call common or unclean? (10:28)

After Peter and Cornelius began conversing, what did it become clear that God does not show? (10:35-
35) Why might Peter think God would show this?

How would Cornelius know about Jesus and his work? (10:37-38)

What did God appointed Jesus? (10:42)

Why were the circumcised (i.e., Jewish) believers astonished? (10:45-46)